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A close-up of a spoon lifting soaked chia seeds, resembling a chia egg, from a bowl on a white plate. The seeds have a gelatinous texture.
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Chia Egg

Are you wondering how to make a chia egg? I've got you covered. It takes just two ingredients and five minutes to amke.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cooking Tips
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 58kcal
Author: Rae Aflatooni

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add chia seeds and water to a small bowl and whisk together.
  • Let sit for 5-10 minutes. It should thicken and become gel-like.
  • Use in your favorite plant-based recipe.

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Notes

Storage Tips
Chia eggs take just five minutes (or less) to make, so I don’t recommend storing any. I would make them fresh whenever you need one.
 
Please read the blog post above for more helpful tips, tricks, and topping suggestions!

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 4g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg
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